vc-fund matchfunded £1685
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Southampton University Human Powered Submarine
Southampton
We were founded in 2014 by engineering student Adam Studebaker, and competed in our first year at the 2015 International Submarine Races in America with the UoSS Orca (University Of Southampton Ship). We returned two years later with the UoSS Kaiju in 2017, and we hope to compete internationally for the third time with the UoSS Nauti Buoy at the European Submarine Races in Gosport, in July 2018. And with your help we hope to win!
The UoSS Kaiju and the team at the International Submarine Races in Washington, D.C., June 2017
The UoSS Orca and the team at the International Submarine Races in Washington, D.C., June 2015
Today we are made up of 48 students, both undergraduates and postgraduates, studying subjects ranging from engineering to marine biology. What they we have in common is a passion for problem solving, and a determination to win!
To quote one article , “A human-powered submarine is so ridiculous and impractical that outside of this competition, they are virtually nonexistent. You'd be hard-pressed to find a vehicle that presents more difficulties. It's exactly this impracticality, however, that makes the competition such a magnet for engineers who love a good puzzle.”
The UoSS Kaiju at the International Submarine Races in Washington, D.C., June 2017
The international races, held in alternating years in Europe and America, were created to encourage young people to fill the shortfall in marine engineering. Each team builds a unique wet submarine from scratch, and their pilot propels it using only human power over an underwater course. The pilot breaths from a SCUBA tank held within the submarine.
The UoSS Kaiju preparing to enter the water at the Carderock Naval Warfare Centre, June 2017
The society team
The UoSS Orca at the International Submarine Races in Washington, D.C., June 2015
We strongly believe human powered submarine races are a fantastic opportunity for students to develop and showcase their problem-solving skills, team work, managerial experience, time management and beyond - not just engineering experience. Our society operates without a member of faculty on our committee, meaning every aspect of our submarine comes from students, including design, fundraising, logistics, promotion, budgeting, building, diving...
The inside of the submarine
The University has kindly agreed to match fund the first £2,000 of donations, meaning that we will receive £2 for every £1 you donate. If we reach our target, here is where your money will go:
Any extra money we get will help us build next year's hull for the International Submarine Races in America, as unfortunately we cannot use this year's hull for the 2019 completion as we used it in America in 2017.
We will be giving out updates of our progress on a regular basis, so that you can keep up to date with what we're doing!
An animation of our contra-rotating propeller, which will be partially 3D printed!
We have a whole range of rewards as thanks for donating; from 3D printed submarines to coming to see the submarine and meet the team in person! You can even get your name or logo on our hull!
The 3D printed mini-subs we are sending out as rewards!
Please check out the rewards listed for more details.
The best way to stay updated with the society is on our Facebook page where we post regularly with photos, videos and society updates:
You can contact us directly with any questions, advice or encouragements!
suhps.susu@gmail.com
You can find out more about the races at: www.subrace.eu and internationalsubmarineraces.org/
You can also find us at:
https://twitter.com/SotonSubmarine http://www.suhps.susu.org/
Make sure to follow us to see how we're doing!
Every donation helps us get closer to our target, and thus the races.
But sharing the project also really helps us! Spread the word on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, email, telephone, blogs, water-cooler chat, via your parrot, to anyone who will listen!
The transmission team leader working on the sub ahead of testing
Testing in the university swimming pool, February 2018
Our President, Engineering Officer and Publicity Officer attending the Marine Autonomy & Technology Showcase at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton
A CAD (computer animated design) model of our submarine
Mini-sized test blades
The transmission system, whilst it was still shiny
Select this reward if you just want to donate to the project without receiving a reward.
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Receive a special thank you with your name on our list of backers located on our website!
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Estimated delivery: 1 May 2018
You will receive all the previous rewards as well as a small 3D printed submarine with a personalised letter of thanks from the team!
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Estimated delivery: 1 May 2018
You will receive all the previous rewards as well as an invitation to see the submarine and meet some of the team here in Southampton!
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Estimated delivery: 1 May 2018
You will receive all the previous rewards as well as an invitation to one of the test days! Come meet the whole team and see the submarine in action!
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Estimated delivery: 1 May 2018
You will receive all the previous rewards as well as have a logo or name of your choice on our banner which we take to our events!
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Estimated delivery: 1 May 2018
You will receive all the previous rewards as well as having a logo or name of your choice on the hull of the submarine! You will also be invited to watch us compete at the European Submarine Races in Gosport in early July!
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Estimated delivery: 1 May 2018